{"id":49235,"date":"2024-04-15T22:52:47","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T22:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=49235"},"modified":"2024-04-15T22:52:47","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T22:52:47","slug":"which-of-the-following-are-the-motives-of-mergers-indicate-the-correct-answer-1-gain-the-economies-of-scale-2-utilize-under-utilized-resources-3-break-the-monopoly-4-reduce-tax-liability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-the-following-are-the-motives-of-mergers-indicate-the-correct-answer-1-gain-the-economies-of-scale-2-utilize-under-utilized-resources-3-break-the-monopoly-4-reduce-tax-liability\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following are the motives of mergers? Indicate the correct answer: 1. Gain the economies of scale. 2. Utilize under-utilized resources. 3. Break the monopoly. 4. 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This can lead to lower costs and higher profits.<\/li>\n<li>Utilize under-utilized resources: When two companies merge, they may have resources that are not being used to their full potential. By merging, the companies can often utilize these resources more effectively, which can lead to cost savings and increased profits.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce tax liability: In some cases, companies may merge in order to reduce their tax liability. 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